21-WFMJ News Podcast

In today's Outcue Podcast, Assistant News Director Justin Mitchell sits down with News Director Sheila Miller and Senior Digital Content Manager Robert McFerren to discuss political ads and how they've changed over the years.

In today's Halloween-themed Vibe podcast, hosts Steve Vesey and Nicole Kalpalko are joined by Ralph Demichael and Eric Williamson of the Collective Paranormal Research Society, who discuss paranormal activity and their work investigating their clients' cases. Hear the spooky situations that unfold during the podcast, plus some interesting stories from their work over the years.

In this episode of The Radar, Meteorologist Andrew DiPaolo talks with Tim Parks, owner of Parks Garden Center, about the growing popularity of giant pumpkins and how gardeners can brace for fall and winter weather.

In this episode of The Score, Dana Balash talks with YSU basketball coach Ethan Faulkner about how the team is preparing for the upcoming college basketball season and what to expect from them.

On this podcast episode of The Outcue, hosts Assistant News Director Justin Mitchell, Reporter Ally Ross and Senior Digital Content Manager Robert McFerren discuss what kind of work and research went into the 21 News two-part series on Flock cameras, what Valley departments use the technology for, what kind of oversight is being used in those departments and how prominent the Flock camera numbers...

On this episode of The Vibe, Steve Vesey and Nicole Kapalko catch up with Amanda and Ryan Kuchta of Kuchta Farms in Newton Falls to find out everything that's happening there this fall.

In this episode of The Radar, Stormtracker 21 Chief Meteorologist Eric Wilhelm talks with OSU Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator Haley Shoemaker about how agriculture ties in with the weather during the fall harvest season.

On this week's episode of The Score, Sports Director Dana Balash sits down with Larry Kempe, a retired area coach, to discuss Kempe's 50-year career in high school football. 

In this episode of The Outcue, WFMJ Assistant News Director Justin Mitchell is joined by reporter and 21 News at 11pm anchor Sydney Canty to compare the various approaches different media outlets took in covering Jed York's arrest in East Palestine.

In this week's Vibe podcast, Nicole Kapalko and Andrew DiPaolo sit down with Adam Keck, the owner of Modern Methods Brewing Co., and Laurie Applegarth, the owner of the Vintage Saloon, for more information on craft beers and some new additions coming to the Canfield Fair this year.

In this episode of The Radar, StormTracker 21 Chief Meteorologist Eric Wilhelm is joined by storm chaser Tyler Berry to recap the severe weather events in the Mahoning Valley this summer.

On this week's episode of The Score, a 21 News podcast, Sports Director Dana Balash sits down with Dan Hiner, Sports Editor of Tribune Chronicle/Vindicator, and DJ Yokley, Founder of YSN. The conversation includes evolving high school football programs throughout the Valley as well as predictions for which teams will come out on top this season.

On this week's episode of The Outcue podcast, Assistant News Director Justin Mitchell speaks with reporter Kaitlyn McCarthy about the importance of transparency from city governments regarding data center plans.

In this episode of The Vibe, Nicole Kapalko and Steve Vesey are joined by the three brothers behind local Puerto Rican food truck and restaurant Red Rican about its origins, its current state and its future.

Meteorologist Andrew DiPaolo sits down with Dr. Benjamin Brocker, physician at Mercy Health Family Medicine, to discuss the signs and what to do if your child is experiencing heat-related illness.

In this episode of The Score, 21 Sports Director Dana Balash catches up with The Greatest Golfer founder Todd Franko about the outlet and its history.

This week, on The Outcue podcast, News Director Sheila Miller and Anchor/Reporter Derek Steyer discuss the daily work of a newsroom to inform the public promptly while ensuring reporting covers the entire story.

 21 News Chief Meteorologist Eric Wilhelm discusses 'official weather observations,' and Nick Moliterno, Field Operations Data Technician at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport, joins him.  Across the country, official weather data come from airports. Nick is the Senior Weather Observer and talks about what he does in this role. 

In this episode of The Score, 21 Sports Director Dana Balash catches up with Sharon Speedway General Manager Dave Willoughby to talk about the racetrack and its 97-year history.

This week, on The Outcue podcast, hosts Senior Digital Content Manager Robert McFerren and Reporter Ally Ross are discussing the word “transparency”, especially when it comes to the relationship between news media outlets and local government officials, in addition to the importance of communication between the two parties.

As folks gear up for summer, Nicole Kapalko and Steve Vesey are talking grilling and swimming plus summer night fire pits. Scott Jones, the owner of Youngstown Propane and Bob Ballone, the owner of Austintown Pools & Spas, stop by to offer their best tips for the upcoming summer days and nights.

In today's episode of The Radar, 21 News Chief Meteorologist Eric Wilhelm talks with Conner O'Halloran, the new director of the Mahoning County Emergency Management Agency. They discuss the new role and his role during weather emergencies in the county.

Dana Balash sits down with Bob Beam, high school coordinator at Bob Cene Park, and Scott Ruark, president of Youngstown Class B Baseball, to speak on the history and current operations at Bob Cene Park.  Bob Cene Park, a baseball park in Struthers, opened its first ballpark in 1996. The park is now home to several area high school baseball teams and tournaments with three fields on Bob Cene Way.

In this 21 News Podcast, Senior Digital Content Manager Robert McFerren talks with Valley author James Thomas about his travels with a Lowellville man in the early 1970s... unbeknownst to Thomas, this man was a serial killer.  Hear how the two met and how Thomas learned that someone he knew confessed to killing at least 14 people.

In today’s 21 News journalist podcast, The Outcue, Assistant News Director Justin Mitchell speaks with reporter Kaitlyn McCarthy and Weekend anchor/reporter Leslie Huff. Today, they discuss transparency regarding the local JobsOhio division, Lake to River , which focuses on economic development and growth, and receives funding from taxpayers from liquor sales, but refuses to  While Lake to River h...